Crime
Kebbi villages devastated by deadly bandit raid
A devastating Kebbi bandit attack leaves sixteen dead as armed assailants storm Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages, sparking a major security response.
A devastating Kebbi bandit attack leaves sixteen dead as armed assailants storm Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages, sparking a major security response
Sixteen individuals have tragically lost their lives in a brutal bandit attack that struck the villages of Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
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The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the devastating assault, which occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM.
According to a statement released by Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, heavily armed bandits, suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa group, descended upon the two villages in significant numbers.
The assailants proceeded to rustle an unspecified number of cattle and engaged in a fierce confrontation with community members, resulting in the tragic loss of sixteen lives.
Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, strongly condemned the attack and pledged that swift justice would be served. He announced the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams, comprising personnel from the police, military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and local vigilantes, to the affected areas.
“Our resolve to rid Kebbi State of banditry and other violent crimes remains firm,” stated CP Sani. “We are deploying all available resources to ensure that the perpetrators of this senseless act are brought to justice.”
In related news, soldiers have recently neutralised three bandits and destroyed over 70 camps in Taraba State, showcasing ongoing efforts to combat regional insecurity.
Additionally, Katsina State has announced plans to install CCTV cameras to enhance security measures, while bandits have tragically killed three kidnapped residents in Kaduna despite ransom payments.
CSP Abubakar confirmed that normalcy has been restored to the affected communities and that a comprehensive investigation is currently underway.
The Kebbi State Police Command urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies, reiterating its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property throughout the state.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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